Although many people know the health risks that come with obesity, new research finds that it may increase the risk of cancer.

According to a study published in the journal Cell, obesity can lead to an increased risk of liver cancer. Researchers believe if they could curb obesity, they may be able to reduce cancer deaths by as many as 90,000 a year.

The study reveals that obese people have a 4.5-fold greater risk for developing liver cancer and a 1.5-fold greater risk of overall cancers.

Researchers believe that physicians spend too much time focusing on other obesity risks such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

“Doctors always worry about our weight, but the focus is often on cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, both of which can be managed pretty well with existing drugs,” said researcher Michael Karin. “However, we should also worry about elevated cancer risk.”

For people who are worried about their extra pounds, adopting an alkaline diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help control weight gain.

Also, many people in the world eat a poverty vegetarian diet that is mostly starch and salt—clearly not healthy.

A desirable vegetarian diet would consist of healthy carbohydrates, fats, and protein packages, along with plenty of vegetables and fruits. Healthy carbohydrates mean whole grains and few refined starches and sugars.

Healthy fats include almost all of the vegetable oils that have not been partially hydrogenated (meaning they won’t contain trans fats); palm oil and coconut oil in modest amounts are also OK. Of course, the protein package most distinguishes vegetarian diets, and not including red meat will make the diet healthier as this is related to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes, and probably some cancers.

Alternative vegetarian sources of protein would include a combination of nuts, beans, and soy products; these are not only lower in saturated fat and don’t contain cholesterol, but they also are great sources of micronutrients, healthy fats, and fiber.

Some versions of a vegetarian diet also include eggs, fish, or dairy products. Considerable evidence links high dairy-product consumption to an elevated risk of fatal prostate cancer, so I think limiting these foods to not more than one to two servings a day makes sense. The advice about elevated need for calcium is simply wrong.

The World Health Organization’s recommended adequate intake for calcium is 500 mg per day, which is easily obtained with a diet containing less than one serving of dairy a day. Also, all the large prospective studies consistently show no relation between intake of milk and risk of fracture.

If you do decide to follow a strict vegan diet, meaning no animal products at all, vitamin B12 deficiency is likely to develop. This can result in seizures, neurologic degeneration, and death. Therefore, everyone on this type of diet should be taking a vitamin B12 supplement or using foods fortified with vitamin B12.

Yes, we’re all getting older but that doesn’t mean you have to look old, too, and there’s an easy way to keep your skin looking young and feeling soft.

First, watch what you eat. Go for good, healthy food, mountains of crunchy vegetables, crates of juicy fruits and maybe some vegetarian options, too, but stay away from the processed, ready-made meals, junk food and take-aways that you know are not good for you.
Second, drink plenty of water and, I know its painful, but ease off the beer and coffee and have a glass of water instead or drink some of the water as green tea. Green tea is a bit of an acquired taste but it is vital to healthy and young-looking skin. It also contains less caffeine than regular tea and far more good things to help you stay fit and looking good all round.

Third, keep your skin clean. Men generally have oilier skin so make sure you clean your skin well every day to get rid of all the dirt that blocks the pores. Go for natural ingredients in your soap or gel and try to stay away from too many chemicals. A good scrub removes dead cells and encourages new cell formation to make your skin look young and feel smooth.

Lastly, find out about sunblock and use a good one when you are outside. Remember, sunshine is not your friend and will make your skin look prematurely old if you let it.

Try this over the Winter and start the holiday season next year with a new, smoother and better looking skin.

If you are not eating your daily greens and colorful fruits, now is the time to start introducing these into your diet.

The best way to buy and consume your produce is:

1. To buy organic
2. To consume it as soon as it is ripe
3. Remember that the longer it sits around, it slowly loses it’s valuable nutrients and is not valuable to your body

So In any case, don’t buy too much at one time, or it will go bad and for some of you, it might be overwhelming. If you wait too long to consume the foods, they will taste bad and you’ll end up throwing it out. I have found that our family does not eat as much fruit in the winter, so we like to take Juice Plus to supplement our diet.  Juice Plus grows their own fruits and veggies (without harmful pesticides) till they are fully ripened and captures the nutrients.

Juice plus comes in many in different forms for children and adults, including:

* Capsules
*Gummies
*Chewables

To find out more, just call send me e-mail and I’ll send you more information.

My next article will give you a delicious recipe for home cooked vegetable soup.  It’s a great way to enjoy a meal, full of vitamins and nutrients. And you can freeze the leftovers for another day.  Just start slow as you make changes to your diet, have fun with it and you will soon see the results.

According to the results, vitamin C helped wounds to heal more quickly and to protect against DNA damage to skin cells. It may also help slow the ageing process, making this important news to individuals in the cosmetics industry.

Dr Marcus Cooke from the university’s Cancer Studies department commented that “vitamin C could contribute to the maintenance of a healthy skin by promoting wound healing and by protecting cellular DNA against damage caused by oxidation.”

He concluded by explaining that his team planned to research the vitamin further to learn how it can potentially alleviate other skin problems.

Individuals who want to incorporate more vitamin C into their diets may want to consider nutritional supplements. However, choosing to follow the alkaline diet is also a good way to receive more of this vitamin, as the eating plan encourages consumption of fruits and vegetables with tubers and legumes.